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Jack M. Gravesمشاهده پروفایل

استاد آموزشی

• Contracts
• Commercial Law
• Arbitration
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Jack M. Graves is a Teaching Professor at Syracuse University College of Law, where he teaches Contracts, Commercial Transactions, Arbitration, Evidence, and Crypto & Digital Assets in the JDinteractive program. Previously, he served as Professor of Law and Director of Digital Legal Education at Touro Law Center, launching its FlexTime J.D. program. His academic career includes appointments at the University of Colorado, Stetson University, University of New Hampshire (Franklin Pierce), and Syracuse University (as a visitor in 2005). His educational background: University of Colorado School of Law - J.D. (1994) University of Colorado - B.A. (1974) Professor Graves specializes in contracts, commercial law, and arbitration, with deep expertise in domestic and international sales law and commercial arbitration. He pioneers digital lawyering through technology-leveraged legal service delivery and is a national leader in online legal education methodology. His research bridges traditional legal doctrine with innovative pedagogical frameworks for digital environments. His recent publications focus on adaptive teaching materials for online legal education, including "Learning Contracts" (2022), "Sales Law" (2020), and "International Sales & Commercial Arbitration" (2017). These works integrate commercial law principles with assessment-driven instructional design, emphasizing practical applications in digital transaction environments and cross-border dispute resolution. No scientific awards are documented in the provided materials. Professor Graves has significantly shaped national online legal education standards as an original member of the Working Group on Distance Learning, developing best practice manuals and delivering asynchronous courses through iLaw Distance Learning. He frequently presents at major conferences on digital legal pedagogy but no specific student advisement or grant funding details are provided. He leads collaborative initiatives including the Working Group on Distance Learning and iLaw Distance Learning consortium, creating course frameworks adopted by multiple law schools for fully online J.D. programs.

Mark Gittelmanمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Bankruptcy Law
• Commercial Law
• UCC (Uniform Commercial Code)
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Mark Gittelman is a Lecturer in Law, affiliated with the Law School at Cornell University. He combines his academic role with a professional career as Managing Chief Counsel – Bankruptcy and Business Reorganization at PNC Bank, National Association, based in Philadelphia. His expertise lies in legal services for troubled loan portfolios, bankruptcy, and commercial law. He earned his J.D. from Cornell Law School in 1984 and a B.A. cum laude from Georgetown University in 1981. Mr. Gittelman's research and professional interests focus on Bankruptcy Law , UCC , and Business Reorganization . He frequently lectures on these topics and on pro bono legal participation, reflecting his deep engagement with legal practice and public service. His legal publications and scholarly articles are not listed in the provided text, so no recent article trends can be identified. Member, Philadelphia Bar Member, Pennsylvania Bar Member, New Jersey Bar Member, District of Columbia Bar Vice Chair, Electronic Transactions in Bankruptcy Subcommittee, ABA Business Law Section Founder and Pro Bono Coordinator Emeritus, PNC Legal Department Board of Trustees, Philadelphia Bar Foundation Former President (until July 2017), Board of Directors, Support Center for Child Advocates, Philadelphia Mr. Gittelman has been instrumental in advancing pro bono legal services and equal justice initiatives, including efforts to establish an Equal Justice Center in Philadelphia. While no formal grant information is listed, his leadership in legal advocacy and bar associations highlights his commitment to public interest law. He is actively involved in legal education and professional development through his teaching and board roles, contributing significantly to both academic and community legal spheres.

• Contract Law
• Empirical Legal Studies
• Sexual Harassment & Gender Discrimination
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Deborah Zalesne is Professor of Law at CUNY School of Law, City University of New York, where her work integrates doctrinal analysis, feminist theory, and empirical research. She has authored or co-authored more than two dozen articles on SSRN, ranking in the network’s top 30,000 for downloads, and her scholarship is frequently cited in contracts, gender, and empirical-legal literature. Research interests: Professor Zalesne’s writing clusters around four large themes: (1) contract law and its intersection with inequality, race, and vulnerability; (2) sexual-harassment and gender-discrimination doctrine in the U.S. and comparative contexts; (3) the legal regulation of emerging family forms, reproductive technology, and market-based intimacy; and (4) empirical studies of access-to-justice institutions such as small-claims courts. She often combines critical legal theory with concrete pedagogical proposals for first-year law teaching. Recent scholarly trajectory: Since 2010 her publications increasingly link contracts and family law to structural inequality, with two major articles in 2017-18 exploring how assisted reproduction and cohabitation agreements reshape family rights. Earlier works provided comprehensive empirical data on small-claims enforcement deficits and mapped the evolution of same-sex harassment doctrine after Oncale . Awards & recognition: While no named awards are listed, her papers consistently rank among SSRN’s most downloaded in Contracts, Consumer Law, and Gender & Law e-journals, and she is regularly cited by courts and scholars. Teaching & mentoring: She co-directs skills-integration initiatives for CUNY’s first-year curriculum and has co-written several pieces on academic-support pedagogy; no individual student names appear in the supplied text. Grants & labs: No grant or lab information is disclosed in the materials provided.

Matt Crockettمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Contracts
• Commercial Law
• Real Estate
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Matt Crockett is an Associate Professor at the UNT Dallas College of Law, where he has been a faculty member since 2016. His expertise lies in Contracts, Commercial Law, Real Estate, and Bankruptcy. Professor Crockett received his Juris Doctorate magna cum laude from California Western School of Law and a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration magna cum laude from the University of New Orleans. Prior to his academic career, he practiced corporate finance transactions at Gardere Wynne Sewell (now Foley Lardner). His research focuses on commercial law and property, with editorial contributions to major legal publications including The Law of Sales Under the Uniform Commercial Code , The Law of Product Warranties , and the UCC Law Letter .

Walter Effrossمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Corporate Governance
• E-Commerce Law
• Bankruptcy Law
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Walter Effross is a Professor at American University Washington College of Law , where he teaches courses including Corporate Bankruptcy, E-Commerce Law & Drafting, Business Associations, and Corporate Governance. With a B.A. from Princeton University and J.D. from Harvard Law School , he previously practiced commercial and computer law at major New Jersey law firms and clerked for Justice Daniel J. O'Hern of the Supreme Court of New Jersey. Areas of Specialization: Bankruptcy Law, Intellectual Property, Internet and Computer Law, Corporate Governance Leadership Roles: Member of American Law Institute, Co-Author of New Jersey Bankruptcy Practice Manual , Former ABA Subcommittee Chair on Electronic Commerce His research focuses on corporate governance , e-commerce regulation , bankruptcy law , and digital transaction frameworks , with over two dozen publications spanning three decades. Recent work includes the 2022 third edition of his casebook Corporate Governance: Principles, Practices, and Provisions . Scientific Recognition includes multiple WCL Research Awards and contributions to journals like the International Journal of Electronic Commerce . He also advises the Blockchain & Cryptocurrency Legal Issues Group and created the Blockchain for Law Students educational platform in 2018.

Juliet M. Moringielloمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Bankruptcy Law
• Property Law
• Secured Transactions
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Juliet M. Moringiello was an Emerita Professor of Law and former Associate Dean for Academic Affairs at Widener University Commonwealth Law School. She specialized in bankruptcy law, property law, and digital assets. Her research focused on online contracting, creditors’ rights in digital assets, and the interplay between state/federal bankruptcy laws. She played pivotal roles in enacting Pennsylvania’s Revised UCC articles and the Uniform Voidable Transactions Act. Recognized with awards like the W. Edward Sell Business Lawyer Award (2021), she served on high-profile committees, including the ALI/ULC Drafting Committee on UCC and Emerging Technologies. Education: BSFS, Georgetown University School of Foreign Service JD, Fordham University School of Law LLM, Temple University School of Law Research Interests: Bankruptcy Law (Municipal and Corporate) Property Rights in Digital Assets Uniform Commercial Code Modernization NFTs and Real Property Transactions Crypto-Asset Legal Frameworks Awards and Honors: Outstanding Faculty Award (2014, 2021) Four-time Douglas E. Ray Excellence in Faculty Scholarship Award W. Edward Sell Business Lawyer Award (2021) Leadership Roles: Elected Member, American Law Institute Uniform Law Commissioner for Pennsylvania Chair, Pennsylvania Bar Association Business Law Section (2017-2018)

• International Commercial Law
• Transnational Commercial Law
• CISG (United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods)
• +۵ مورد دیگر

William P. Johnson is a Professor at the Saint Louis University School of Law, where he serves as the former Dean (2017–2024) and directs the Center for International and Comparative Law. His academic career includes visiting professorships at institutions such as Bucerius Law School (Germany), Université Paris-Dauphine (France), and Vytautas Magnus University (Lithuania). Johnson holds a B.A. from the University of Minnesota (1995) and a J.D. from the University of Michigan Law School (2001). His research focuses on international commercial law, particularly the CISG, and addresses challenges arising from conflicting legal frameworks in transnational transactions. He has authored numerous articles on the CISG, international legal education, and diversity in legal professions. Johnson’s professional affiliations include leadership roles in the American Bar Association International Law Section (ABA ILS), where he has held positions such as Section Council member and committee chair. Prior to academia, Johnson practiced corporate and commercial law at Foley & Lardner LLP in Milwaukee, specializing in cross-border transactions. He also served as a judicial clerk for Minnesota Supreme Court Justice Russell A. Anderson. Johnson’s community engagement includes roles with the Hispanic Bar Association of St. Louis and the Mound City Bar Association.

Rob Charlesمشاهده پروفایل

استاد مدعو

• Bankruptcy Law
• Commercial Law
• Creditors' Rights
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Rob Charles is a Part-time Professor of Practice at the Rogers College of Law, University of Arizona, and a partner at Lewis Roca Rothgerber Christie, LLP. He specializes in bankruptcy law, creditors' rights, and commercial litigation, advising clients across finance, technology, healthcare, and real estate sectors. Education: J.D., University of Arizona, 1982 B.A. Economics, University of Arizona, 1979 Research Interests: Rob’s expertise spans bankruptcy reorganization, Uniform Commercial Code (UCC), secured transactions, and litigation strategies. He is recognized for integrating industry knowledge into legal advising, particularly in complex Chapter 11 cases and creditor-debtor dynamics. Awards: Fellow of the American College of Bankruptcy Professional Experience: Rob has advised clients since 1984, handling litigation, transactions, and bankruptcy appeals. He also mentors students through his adjunct teaching role, emphasizing practical legal strategies. Affiliations: Active in state and federal courts, Rob combines academia with leadership in Lewis Roca’s Bankruptcy and Creditors’ Rights Practice Group.

• Bankruptcy Law
• Corporate Litigation
• Business Law
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Prof. Jonathan Hayes is a Senior Adjunct Professor of Law specializing in bankruptcy and corporate litigation. He has extensive experience representing Chapter 11 debtors, businesses, and individuals, successfully managing over 143 Chapter 11 cases between 2012 and 2016. His practice includes complex reorganization plans, creditor committee representation, and litigation involving fraudulent conveyance actions in Ponzi schemes. Educations: J.D. from Loyola University School of Law (1977), B.A. from Loyola University (1971), and a certificate from Pepperdine University School of Law's Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution (1995). Courses Taught: Business Organizations, Bankruptcy, Taxes, Civil Procedure, Contracts, and Uniform Commercial Code (UCC). His professional work spans high-profile cases such as representing franchisees in the Econo-Lube bankruptcy proceedings, defending the Lucy’s LaundryMart and SBB Roofing creditor committees, and leading appeals at the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals. He also handles Chapter 7/13 petitions and tax-related bankruptcies.

Diane Sullivanمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Animal Law
• Women's Legal Issues
• Contracts
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Diane Sullivan is an Assistant Dean of Students and Professor of Law at Massachusetts School of Law (MSLAW), where she plays a dual role in academic leadership and legal education. She is actively involved in teaching core and specialized law courses and contributes to the institution's outreach through media production. Education: B.S., Fitchburg State College, magna cum laude J.D., Massachusetts School of Law, magna cum laude Diane Sullivan's research and teaching focus on impactful legal areas such as Animal Law, Women's Legal Issues, Contracts, and the Uniform Commercial Code. Her work bridges legal doctrine with social advocacy, particularly in animal rights and gender equity. She brings real-world legal experience from her prior role as vice president and counsel at a financial institution, enriching her pedagogy with practical insights. Her scholarly and creative contributions extend beyond the classroom through her role as moderator and producer of MSLAW’s Educational Forum television series. She is also associated with the publication "Please, Can We Keep the Donkey?", a collection of animal rescue stories by the MSLAW community, reflecting her commitment to animal welfare. Professional Recognition and Service: Assistant Dean of Students, Massachusetts School of Law Former adjunct faculty member before joining full-time faculty Active animal rights activist and legal educator Diane Sullivan advises on student affairs and academic development in her administrative capacity. While no formal grant funding is mentioned, her leadership in educational programming and community engagement demonstrates institutional support for her initiatives. She has developed audio reviews for Contracts and UCC courses and produced videos on animal rights and women's issues, enhancing accessible legal education. She leads and contributes to institutional teams including the Educational Forum production team and supports student organizations focused on advocacy and social justice. Her work fosters a culture of public service and experiential learning at MSLAW.

Veryl Victoria Milesمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Commercial Law
• Consumer Bankruptcy
• Legal Education
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Professor Veryl Victoria Miles is a faculty member at The Catholic University of America's Columbus School of Law, specializing in Commercial Law, Consumer Bankruptcy, and Legal Education. She served as Dean of the law school from 2005–2012 and Associate Dean of Academic Affairs from 1997–1999. Prior to her academic career, she practiced law at the Federal Reserve Board's General Counsel's Office. Education: J.D., The Catholic University of America; B.A., Wells College. Her research focuses on consumer bankruptcy law, legal education reform, and the intersection of law with social and racial justice. Her scholarship addresses issues such as uniform bar examination standards, faculty diversity, and the interpretation of bankruptcy code provisions. Her publications include works on the Uniform Bar Examination's mobility benefits, faith-based law schools' missions, and the historical role of Black lawyers in Virginia. She has also contributed to discussions on discharging tax liabilities and mortgage bifurcation in bankruptcy proceedings. Professional Affiliations: Deputy Director, Association of American Law Schools (2001–2003) Member, NCBE Uniform Bar Examination Committee (2008–2012) Member, ABA Accreditation Committee (2008–2012) Board Member, Don Bosco Cristo Rey High School (2010–present) Member, American Law Institute She co-edited the D.C. Bar Practice Manual (2004) and has written extensively on topics ranging from postpetition interest limits to lien avoidance in bankruptcy.

Alan Dubinمشاهده پروفایل

استاد مدعو

• Commercial Law
• Banking Law
• Corporate Law
• +۹ مورد دیگر

Alan Dubin serves as an Adjunct Professor at the George Washington University School of Law, teaching secured transactions, while maintaining an active partnership at Arent Fox LLP in Washington, DC since 1985. His dual career spans banking, corporate finance, mergers and acquisitions, real estate law, and business organization law, with specialized expertise in Article 9 of the Uniform Commercial Code. He chairs the firm's Committee on Opinion Letters Rendered in Commercial Transactions and serves on the Professional Conduct Committee. His research focuses on the practical application of commercial law in complex financial transactions, particularly secured lending, bankruptcy proceedings, and structured finance. He has represented institutional lenders, borrowers, and professional sports teams in loan restructurings, asset securitizations, venture capital deals, and intellectual property licensing arrangements. His scholarly work examines evolving UCC applications in modern finance, including cash collateral management and mezzanine loan structures. His publications demonstrate consistent engagement with commercial law practice trends over two decades, specifically addressing gaps in UCC implementation for emerging financial instruments. The 1999 and 2009 articles reflect his focus on collateral enforcement mechanisms in distressed financing scenarios, contributing practical frameworks for practitioners navigating secured transactions in bankruptcy contexts.

Kristen David Adamsمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Commercial Law
• International Business Law
• Payment Systems
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Kristen David Adams is a Professor at Stetson University College of Law , where she has served since 2000. Her work bridges Commercial Law , International Business Transactions , and Law and Literature , with a focus on the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) and CISG (United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods). Education : B.A., Rice University J.D., Emory Law School L.L.M., Yale Law School Her research centers on commercial transactions , payment systems , and interdisciplinary legal analysis , particularly through poetry. Recent publications analyze persuasive advocacy , territorial jurisprudence , and philosophical frameworks for law review editors. She also co-authored the ABCs of the UCC series and CISG Basics , foundational texts for legal practitioners. Adams is an Elected Member of the American Law Institute and President of the American College of Commercial Finance Lawyers . She previously served as Chair of the UCC Committee and Liaison to the Permanent Editorial Board for the UCC , and is active in the American Bar Association Commission on Homelessness and Poverty.

Eric P. Smithمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Accounting Law
• Business Ethics
• Commercial Transactions
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Eric P. Smith is an Instructor in the Department of Accounting at Pennsylvania State University's Smeal College of Business. His teaching focuses on legal and ethical aspects of business operations, including commercial transactions, bankruptcy law, and corporate compliance. Courses Taught: B LAW 444: Advanced UCC and Commercial Transactions B A 242: Social and Ethical Environment of Business B A 243: Social, Legal, and Ethical Environment of Business B A 241: Legal Environment of Business His expertise spans Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) applications, debtor-creditor relationships, and ethical decision-making frameworks in business. Courses emphasize CPA certification requirements and legal reasoning for business professionals. No scientific awards or academic publications are explicitly listed in the provided materials. His professional focus appears centered on undergraduate business education and legal compliance training.

Carl S. Bjerreمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Commercial Law
• Secured Transactions
• Securities Law
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Carl S. Bjerre serves as the Wallace L. & Ellen A. Kaapcke Professor of Business Law at the University of Oregon School of Law, where he teaches courses ranging from first-year Contracts to Advanced Commercial Law. A nationally recognized authority on the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC), he actively shapes commercial law through leadership roles including membership on the Permanent Editorial Board for the UCC and gubernatorial appointment to the Uniform Law Commission. His educational background includes a J.D. magna cum laude from Cornell Law School and undergraduate studies in Literature and Philosophy at the University of California, Berkeley. Prior to academia, he practiced transactional finance law for six years at Cleary, Gottlieb, Steen & Hamilton LLP in New York City. Professor Bjerre's research centers on secured transactions, securities law, and UCC modernization, with particular expertise in Articles 8 and 9. His scholarship bridges theoretical legal principles with practical transactional applications, addressing critical issues like choice-of-law rules for intermediated securities, adverse claims, and international conventions including the Hague Securities Convention. This work reflects his commitment to harmonizing commercial law across jurisdictions while maintaining functional legal frameworks for modern finance. His recent publications (2020-2023) demonstrate sustained scholarly productivity with a focus on contemporary challenges in secured transactions and securities law. Key themes include the implementation of the Hague Securities Convention, resolution of adverse claims in collateral enforcement, and adaptation of UCC principles to evolving financial instruments – revealing a consistent trajectory toward enhancing legal certainty in complex commercial transactions. Professional honors include: Appointed member of the Permanent Editorial Board for the Uniform Commercial Code Gubernatorial appointee to the Uniform Law Commission Elected member of the American Law Institute Visiting Fellow at Oxford's Commercial Law Centre At Oregon Law, Professor Bjerre contributes significantly to the Business Law Program through teaching and curriculum development. His extensive involvement in national law reform projects – including service on Joint Drafting Committees for UCC revisions and participation in U.S. delegations for international securities conventions – demonstrates leadership that extends beyond traditional academic boundaries into practical legal development. While specific grant funding isn't detailed, his judicial citations (including a 2024 New York Court of Appeals decision involving $9 billion in Venezuelan bonds) confirm real-world impact of his scholarship. As a core faculty member of the Business Law Program, he participates in the program's academic initiatives and contributes to its reputation for excellence in commercial law education. His work with the Uniform Law Commission and American Law Institute positions him at the forefront of business law development, influencing both domestic and international commercial legal frameworks through sustained scholarly and practical engagement.